Nickerson

Local offices in Nickerson

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Nickerson City Hall

  15 N Nickerson Street, Nickerson, KS 67561

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsAsk about city services or pay bills for water, sewer, and trash.Apply online
  • Community center rentalsAsk City Hall about renting the community center for a meeting or event.Read more
  Call 620-422-5981DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nickersonks.org

• Library · Regional office

  Nickerson Public Library

  23 N Nickerson Street, Nickerson, KS 67561

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use wireless internet, or ask about events and interlibrary loans.
  Call 620-422-3361DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nickerson.scklslibrary.info

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 Kansas

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to find local help and services.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Nickerson Community Center

  11 N Nickerson Street, Nickerson, KS 67561

  Help here

  • Community room rentalsResidents can rent rooms at the community center for meetings and events.
  Call 620-422-5981DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nickersonks.org

City of Nickerson website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Nickerson

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Reno County

Nickerson is in Reno County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kansas DCF Reno County Service Center

  206 W 1st Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesContact the local DCF office about applying for state benefits and family services.Apply online
  Call 620-694-2732DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 Kansas

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 2-1-1 for help finding local food, housing, health, and other community services.
  Call 888-413-4327Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org

• Public health · County office

  Reno County Health Department

  209 W 2nd Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health department services, health education, and clinical care.
  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 620-694-2900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renocountyks.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Reno County District Court

  206 W 1st Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501

  Help here

  • Self-help court resourcesFind court forms, self-help information, and help with court records.
  Call 620-694-2956DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renocountyks.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Reno County Department of Aging

  120 W Avenue B, Hutchinson, KS 67501

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet help finding services for older adults, caregivers, and families.
  Call 620-694-2911DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renocountyks.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportFind meals, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and other services for older adults.
  Call 620-663-8415Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sckaaa.org

Everything in Reno County

Kansas programs by kind of help

These are run by Kansas and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026